Milton Gazette items for November

Thursday

Nov 8, 2012 at 3:15 AM

(Editor’s note: The following items have been extracted from the copious November issue of the Milton Gazette compiled by Milton Recreation Director Karen Brown.)

MILTON — “As everyone by now has heard,” writes Selectman Robert Bridges, “Tony Mincu, our town administrator, has resigned from the town of Milton. Tony received a standard pay package of three months salary and six months of health insurance (single person) as required by his contract with the Town of Milton.

“In the two years that Tony was with us, he did an outstanding job in controlling the budget and he did it without having to take out Tax Anticipation Notes. The Board of Selectmen wish Tony good luck and hope he does well in his new endeavors.

“Two items of interest to mention is one, the Town-house Bridge has been removed on the Milton side and the Quonset hut at the site of the new fire station has been removed.

“We are in the process of hiring a new town administrator and we are trying our best to keep things running as smooth as possible, please bear with us during this time.”

Fire Department

With the (recent) loss of power, Milton Fire-Rescue would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to practice the safe use of generators. The New Hampshire State Fire Marshal’s Office has an information sheet on their website explaining the need to keep generators at least 10 feet from any building which is occupied. Just as you would not park a car so the fumes from the exhaust are able to enter a home, neither should your gas powered generator’s exhaust enter your living establishment.

Carbon monoxide is a real killer. It is colorless and odorless but like the wind it is still there even if you cannot see or smell it. Carbon monoxide is heavier than air and will sink into low lying areas. Having a properly installed carbon monoxide detector will help identify a hazard but know that common sense and safe practice is the easiest and best way to avoid an emergency.

The Milton Fire Station plans are moving forward. The past month’s progress has led to the creation of a set of plans which have been presented to the building committee for review and revisal. Minor changes have been made and currently Eckman Construction is in the process of calculating the financial expenses before the guaranteed maximum price is identified.

As November is now here, so comes the season of being thankful. The committee is currently developing a website to post the plans and any pertinent information concerning the construction project. This website will be: www.miltonfirestation.com.

It is a time of year where we reflect back on the little things that we so often take for granted. Things like our health and our neighbors. Milton Fire-Rescue wishes to reiterate our appreciation of the Milton residents. Their cooperation during a significant event like the hurricane reminds us of the wonderful people in this town. Milton Fire-Rescue also sends out our thoughts and prayers to those who did not fare so well during the event of hurricane Sandy.

Meetings

In Emma Ramsey Center — Selectmen on Monday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m.; Conservation Commission on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m.; Budget Committee on Thursdays, Nov. 8 and 15 at 6 p.m.; Zoning Board on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m.; Townhouse Restoration on a day to be announced at 5:30 p.m.; Fire Department on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m.; Recreation Commission on Monday, Nov. 12 at 5:30 p.m.; and Water District on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 5 p.m.

Milton Homeschoolers

Milton Homeschoolers, we have a web site called “Milton Homeschoolers” to share homeschool events, news and pictures with homeschool friends and families. If you homeschool in Milton or in area towns and would like to find out more about our activities, learning events and field trips, please contact: NHkidsInfo@yhaoo.com

The Kids Club meets the second Friday of the month from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Emma Ramsey Center. Through a theme-based unit, children of all ages rotate in segments where they learn, complete a craft, play games, and share in snack. This is a great time of learning and fun. All parents must participate in assisting in areas. November’s theme is “Child Safety.” We will have guest officers from the Milton Police Dept. to teach our children about child safety. The children will also have an opportunity to check out a police vehicle. To learn how you can join us and reserve your child, please email: NHkidsInfo@yahoo.com.

Homeschool Jump Rope: Join us for our fall session of Jump Rope. We meet twice a month on Fridays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Milton Elementary School. This is a free event coached by Steve Hyzer. All ages are welcomed. Check for dates on our Milton Homeschool web-site calendar section or email: NHkidsInfo@yahoo.com . Be sure to have your child wear sneakers, comfortable clothing and brings a water bottle. Jump ropes are available, but your child can bring one from home as well.

Home M.A.D.E. (Home Music, Arts, Dance Educators): Milton Homeschoolers presents a wonderful opportunity to area homeschoolers to share their talents at our visits to area nursing homes in November as well as at our Family & Friends Nite Christmas program on Nov. 24 at the Farmington Opera House at 6 p.m. Free admission, donations appreciated.

Homeschool Ballet: Our Homeschool Ballet program will be performing to Christmas melodies. Also, performing are: musical performers, children choir, Milton Air Jump Ropers, Sifu Aaron Hutto & Modern Survival students (martial arts), a magician and more. Homeschool Ballet classes are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Emma Ramsey Center. Classes are taught by Deborah Grammatic, a current professional dancer for the Port-land Ballet Company. For more information, please e-mail Claudine at NHkidsInfo@yahoo.com.

Homeschool Martial Arts: We have classes available on Mondays and Wednesdays for morning to early afternoon. Learn from Aaron Utto family based martial arts program. To learn more e-mail: aaronmhutto@msn.com.

Homeschool Fieldtrips: We are planning to tour Milton Police Department on a day to be announced.

Recreation

Sign-ups for Milton Recreation Youth Basketball will run from Nov. 10 to 17. Registration fees are due at sign-up. Program participants will be notified by e-mail or phone for beginning date of the program. If you are interested in helping with this year’s program,please contact the recreation department as soon as possible at 652-4501, ext. 8. We are also looking for a program coordinator, If you have experience and are interested in this position, please also contact the recreation department as soon as possible. We look forward to a busy and fun basketball season and hope to see all your kids out on the court!

Music

Everyone is invited to join Liberty Music Gathering’s acoustic music jam that is open to all musicians and listeners alike! Jam sessions sponsored by Liberty Chapel in Milton Mills every other Saturday evening. The next sessions are on Saturdays, Nov. 10 and 24, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Call (603) 652-2522.

Sunday Bingo

In addition to the regular Tuesday bingo sessions, there will be a bingo session for seniors on Sunday, Nov. 18 at the Emma Ramsey Center along with hot dogs, chips, soda and dessert. (A $2 donation is requested for meal.) The hall is opened at 11:45 a.m. Lunch is served at noon and bingo begins at 1 p.m. State law requires players must be 60 years or older.